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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L30 NGRMOT history

L30 NGR is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L30 NGR grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,119 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 NGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 NGR was last recorded at 163,119 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,752 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,367 miles
Average per year
9,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,119 miles
  • 2025 – 159,752 miles
  • 2024 – 156,470 miles
  • 2023 – 143,832 miles
  • 2022 – 135,803 miles
  • 2021 – 129,405 miles
  • 2020 – 125,069 miles
  • 2019 – 119,546 miles
  • 2018 – 113,867 miles
  • 2017 – 108,120 miles
  • 2016 – 98,402 miles
  • 2015 – 81,671 miles
  • 2014 – 65,281 miles
  • 2013 – 48,653 miles
  • 2012 – 32,311 miles
  • 2011 – 21,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,119 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroding

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,119 miles (+3,367)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,119 miles
    Test number
    485826375569
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroding

  2. Pass159,752 miles (+3,282)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,752 miles
    Test number
    977988174798
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass156,470 miles (+12,638)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    492338548101
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass143,832 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    201512928792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,832 miles (+8,029)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    132385839941
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,803 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,803 miles
    Test number
    453066286260
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass129,405 miles (+4,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,405 miles
    Test number
    697419479626
    • AdvisoryDPF regen light on emissions ok.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,069 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    481227872281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,546 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    507864248545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,867 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    829170067671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,120 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    728784744326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,402 miles
    Test number
    218017917235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,392 miles (+16,721)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    836919696209
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass81,671 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    469482935174
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail81,667 miles (+16,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    199821135104
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass65,281 miles (+16,628)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    398547124120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,653 miles (+16,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    858750433139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,311 miles (+10,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,311 miles
    Test number
    105500232109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,517 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,517 miles
    Test number
    979171031167
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls starting to crack
    • NoteNsf tyre rim protection damaged

Questions about L30 NGR

Does L30 NGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 NGR is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 NGR?
The MOT on L30 NGR is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 NGR done?
L30 NGR was recorded at 163,119 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,557 miles a year.
Has L30 NGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 NGR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 NGR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L30 NGR find?
L30 NGR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brakes slightly binding, and 2 more.

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